In the fascinating world of Beads, Glass Beads are optimally attractive. Glass Beads are considered to be very delicate and beautiful. In simple words, Glass Beads can be defined as small decorative items which are pierced in center and made of various types of Glasses. These Beads are generally used for adornment purposes. Glass Beads are widely used for jewelry making, fashion accessories, handcrafts etc. Glass Beads are hugely consumptive for jewelry making because these are available in various colors and cost effective too. Belts decorated with Glass Beads, just spellbound the onlookers. Other fashion accessories like bags, hats, footwear etc., are also adorned with Glass Beads. A large share of Glass Beads production is consumed in Handcraft Industry.
Usually the categorization of Glass Beads depends on the methods used to manufacture them. Although, a great variety of Glass Beads are available in market but on the basis of manufacturing processes Glass Beads can be divided on three major types; Drawn beads, Wound beads and Molded beads.
● Wound Glass Beads are considered to be one of the oldest beads made with Glass by using winding method.
● Another earliest Glass bead is named as Drawn Glass Bead, which is found in huge amount, by Indian archaeologists.
● Molded Beads are also known as pressed beads. These beads are produced by molding technique.
Above classification is based on the manufacturing techniques but there are various other kind of Glass Beads available in market. Crystal Beads, Swarovski Beads, Seed Beads etc., are some of the frequently used beads. Little other important type of Glass Beads is Bumpy Beads, Frosted Beads, Furnace Beads, Pressed Bead, Art Beads, Teardrop Bead, Fringe Beads, Millefiori Beads & Bugle Beads. As per their shape, size and structure, these beads are used by various Industries.
The significance of Glass Beads can not be ignored amongst beautiful universe of decorative items. Glass beads Industry is also influenced with rapid advancement of technology. With latest machineries and skilled machinists, every day new designs and types are occurring in Glass Beads Industry.
